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7 Indian web series that you can stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar
From laughing at Dhruv and Kavya's fights in Little Things to watching Kay Kay Menon's excellent performance in Special Ops, these Indian web series will keep you busy all weekend
Having been in a lockdown for close to five weeks to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus, the culture of binge-watching has reached peak as more and more people find diversion in shows online. One segment that's seeing increasing popularity is Indian original content—with their regular viewing on TV on halt, many people are looking online to get their entertainment fix. While most of us have finished Made In Heaven, Sacred Games, The Family Man, and Criminal Justice, there is a lot more content where that came from. Take your place on the couch, stock up on those nachos, and check out our guide to the Indian web series for all your binge-watching needs.
Hundred
Back on screen after a long hiatus, Lara Dutta stars in a Disney+ Hotstar Specials, titled Hundred. Netra Patil (Rinku Rajguru) and Saumya Shukla (Lara Dutta) come from different worlds, until their paths cross. Netra, who works in the census department, is dealing with tough personal news, Saumya, an assistant commissioner of police, is struggling to prove there is more to her than just being a woman. This show has moments that'll have you laughing out loud with its quirky characters and comic timing .
Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar Premium
Selection Day
Produced by Anil Kapoor, Selection Day is based on the 2016 Booker Prize winning novel by Arvind Adiga by the same name. The series focuses on a cricket-obsessed family—two brothers and their father who wants them to be part of the Indian cricket team. The trio moves to Mumbai to make their father's dream come true.
Streaming on Netflix
Little Things
Based on the life of a couple in a live-in relationship, Little Things as the name suggests is a heartfelt story of two people growing with their partners and not always in the same direction. The show celebrates the imperfections of love and life—a realistic and refreshing take on romance in the modern age makes the show relatable and is one of the reasons that will have you hooked.
Streaming on Netflix
Four More Shots Please!
Four More Shots Please! is a story about women being told by an all-women crew. The show follows the story of four friends on different journeys trying to find their place in life. You will watch them fall in and out of love, make and lose friends and grow closer, drinking lots of tequila along the way—a light watch in troubling times.
Streaming on Amazon Prime Video
She
Co-created and written by Imtiaz Ali, She is the story of Bhumi (Aaditi Pohankar), a Mumbai Police constable—who is challenged at every crossroads in her life (personally and professionally). Things take a turn when she is asked to go undercover as a sex worker in order to gather intelligence about Sasya (Vijay Verma), a high-profile drug smuggler.
Streaming on Netflix
Taj Mahal 1989
Taj Mahal 1989 tells four stories of four different couples, who are exploring love in a time when swiping wasn't an option. An interesting take on what dating and marriages looked like back in the day—different era, same emotions, the show if filled with drama, suspense and romance.
Streaming on Netflix
Special Ops
An Indian espionage thriller series, Special Ops is the story of the longest manhunt to find a terrorist, who orchestrated several terrorist attacks in India. Himmat Singh (Kay Kay Menon), a Research and Analysis Wing Agent believes that a single person is behind all the attacks. Inspired by the by several espionage missions undertaken by India in the past two decades—it's a must-watch if you're looking for a new nail-biter to watch.
Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar
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